EDC 10-16-02
City of Cupertino
Economic Development Committee
Regular Meeting
October 16, 2002
1.
CALL TO ORDER
At 8:10 a.m. Carol Atwood called the meeting to order in Conference Room A, 10300
Torre Avenue, Cupertino.
2.
ROLL CALL
City Staff: Carol Atwood, David Knapp, Steve Piasecki, Dorothy Steenfott,
Chamber: Keith Dias, Jody Hansen, Orrin Mahoney, Mark McKenna
Guest: Chuck Marsh, The Oaks Shopping Center, Planning Commissioner Gilbert Wong
Absent: Sandra James, Richard Lowenthal, Ralph Qualls
3.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
Outreach Action Plan
Carol Atwood distributed the assignment list with goals and procedures for the
business visits.
B.
Key Development Activity
Steve Piasecki distributed an updated activity report.
c.
Sign Ordinance Proposal Update
Jody Hansen discussed the chamber's efforts to propose a new ordinance that
works well for realtors and for the city. She also distributed an updated proposal.
D.
Chamber Business Report
Jody reported that they are conducting a survey on the town center project.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Presentation by Chuck Marsh - The Oaks Shopping Center
Chuck gave a brief history of the center as to leasing, including the Andronicos'
deal that fell through. He said that the center comprises 70,000 square feet of
space and that it is very difficult to rent the space in the back. Togo's and Cold
Stone are doing well, Linda Evans has a long-term lease and just renewed for
another 5 years this summer, and the theater is currently on a nominal rent and 90
day lease. Management has approached all high-end grocery stores but no interest
exists. Some members of the committee recommended several restaurant
possibilities.
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B.
Cupertino Appreciation Day
Carol reported that the San Jose Giants have requested that a date be chosen for
the 2003 event. The committee selected August 6 as first choice and July 30 as a
second choice,
5.
MISCELLANEOUS COMMITTEE UPDATES
6.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m.